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About South Gippsland Shire

Sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent South Gippsland Shire. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

South Gippsland Shire Best beaches

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Squeaky Beach
Squeaky Beach
Squeaky Beach
Good for Relax

Squeaky Beach

Tidal River 1.5 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Crowded in season • Large low tide • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Norman Beach
Norman Beach
Norman Beach
Good for Relax

Norman Beach

Tidal River 0.6 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Large low tide
3 Amenities index
Refuge Cove Beach
Refuge Cove Beach
Refuge Cove Beach
Camping

Refuge Cove Beach

Tidal River 12.5 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • No parking
0 Amenities index
Sealers Cove Beach
Sealers Cove Beach
Sealers Cove Beach
Good for Relax

Sealers Cove Beach

Tidal River 10 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Difficult access • Large low tide • Dirt road > 2km
0 Amenities index
Little Waterloo Bay Beach
Little Waterloo Bay Beach
Little Waterloo Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Little Waterloo Bay Beach

Tidal River 10.1 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Difficult access • Dirt road > 2km • No parking
0 Amenities index
Waratah Shallow Beach
Waratah Shallow Beach
Waratah Shallow Beach
Good for Relax

Waratah Shallow Beach

Sandy Point 1.8 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3 Amenities index
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Popular types of South Gippsland Shire beaches

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Natural shadow
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 20 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in South Gippsland Shire.

Most beautiful beaches of South Gippsland Shire

Squeaky Beach

Squeaky Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 1.5 km
Norman Beach

Norman Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 0.6 km
Refuge Cove Beach

Refuge Cove Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 12.5 km
Sealers Cove Beach

Sealers Cove Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10 km
Little Waterloo Bay Beach

Little Waterloo Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10.1 km
Picnic Bay Beach

Picnic Bay Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Australia, Tidal River 3.1 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in South Gippsland Shire

Norman Beach

Norman Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 0.6 km
Refuge Cove Beach

Refuge Cove Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 12.5 km
Sealers Cove Beach

Sealers Cove Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10 km
Little Waterloo Bay Beach

Little Waterloo Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10.1 km
Waratah Shallow Beach

Waratah Shallow Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Sandy Point 1.8 km
Picnic Bay Beach

Picnic Bay Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Australia, Tidal River 3.1 km
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Sandy beaches in South Gippsland Shire

Squeaky Beach

Squeaky Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 1.5 km
Norman Beach

Norman Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 0.6 km
Refuge Cove Beach

Refuge Cove Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 12.5 km
Little Waterloo Bay Beach

Little Waterloo Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10.1 km
Picnic Bay Beach

Picnic Bay Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Australia, Tidal River 3.1 km
Leonard Bay Beach

Leonard Bay Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Tidal River 2.7 km
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Long beaches in South Gippsland Shire

Little Waterloo Bay Beach

Little Waterloo Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10.1 km
Waratah Shallow Beach

Waratah Shallow Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Sandy Point 1.8 km
Darby Beach

Darby Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Tidal River 7.9 km
Oberon Bay Beach

Oberon Bay Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Tidal River 5 km
Waratah Beach

Waratah Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Waratah Bay 0.3 km
Paris Crescent Beach

Paris Crescent Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Australia, Tarwin Lower 4.6 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in South Gippsland Shire

Squeaky Beach

Squeaky Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 1.5 km
Norman Beach

Norman Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 0.6 km
Refuge Cove Beach

Refuge Cove Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 12.5 km
Sealers Cove Beach

Sealers Cove Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10 km
Little Waterloo Bay Beach

Little Waterloo Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10.1 km
Waratah Shallow Beach

Waratah Shallow Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Sandy Point 1.8 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in South Gippsland Shire

Squeaky Beach

Squeaky Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 1.5 km
Norman Beach

Norman Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 0.6 km
Sealers Cove Beach

Sealers Cove Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10 km
Little Waterloo Bay Beach

Little Waterloo Bay Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 10.1 km
Waratah Shallow Beach

Waratah Shallow Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Sandy Point 1.8 km
Picnic Bay Beach

Picnic Bay Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Australia, Tidal River 3.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of South Gippsland Shire, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 20 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 7 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in South Gippsland Shire is less than 500 meters. 18 beaches are relatively easy to access, 2 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of South Gippsland Shire however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on South Gippsland Shire's beaches

Waratah Beach
10 The Merrick Family Life

Waratah campground is an excellent place for a peaceful escape, offering breathtaking bay views and convenient beach access. The facilities are kept spotless and in good condition, and the staff is welcoming and accommodating. Whether you prefer camping, caravanning, or staying in a cabin, you're guaranteed to have a fantastic experience at Waratah.

Squeaky Beach
10 Zephyr Alden

This beach is truly amazing, with unique sand that squeaks when you walk on it. This is why it's known as Squeaky Beach. It's the perfect spot for a summer outing as you make your way to Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Picnic Bay Beach
10 Kaelin Everhart

This beach is absolutely stunning. The sand is a beautiful bright white, soft and powdery, and the water is crystal clear. It's definitely one of the top beaches in Victoria. The water was calm and perfect for swimming on the day I visited.

Oberon Bay Beach
10 Lysa K.

This beach is a breathtaking spot for hiking and camping overnight. The long trek to reach it is definitely worth it! The beachfront is stunning and the campgrounds have everything you could ask for.

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the region is January - air temperature during this time warms up to 19.3°C and water up to 19.2°C in February. The coldest month is August - air temperature drops to 12.5°C and water to 12.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in South Gippsland Shire? In total there are 20 beaches and the most popular is Squeaky Beach.

Most viewed beaches of South Gippsland Shire

Squeaky Beach

Squeaky Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Australia, Tidal River 1.5 km
Walkerville North Beach

Walkerville North Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Walkerville 0.7 km
Cotters Beach

Cotters Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Tidal River 12.2 km
Refuge Cove Beach

Refuge Cove Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Australia, Tidal River 12.5 km
Waratah Beach

Waratah Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Waratah Bay 0.3 km
Number 3 Beach

Number 3 Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Tarwin Lower 5.6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in South Gippsland Shire?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in South Gippsland Shire, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 20 beaches in total, of which about 4 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in South Gippsland Shire:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in South Gippsland Shire?

Most of the beaches located in South Gippsland Shire are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in South Gippsland Shire?

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Which beaches in South Gippsland Shire are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

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